MIREYA SEYMOUR |
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Mireya Seymour is an Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee artist and curator who has completed her BA in the Honours Specialization for Museum & Curatorial Studies and Art History program at the University of Western Ontario, June 2025. She graduated from the Fine Art Advanced Diploma Program at Fanshawe College, June 2021. As a First Nations person from the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Mireya is focused on strengthening community ties between Indigenous people and museums. Post-graduation, Mireya is exploring ways museums can continue to work with First Nations artists by honouring the Truth and Reconciliation agreement, especially when it comes to the repatriation of historic artworks and cultural objects.
In addition to being a curator, Mireya has a small business, Seeds of the Moon, creating beaded jewelry and accessories. Her focus is on designing and making Indigenous jewelry that challenges the “Indigenous inspired" narrative, where authentic and meaningful Indigenous designs are culturally appropriated to benefit commercial and individual non-Indigenous businesses. Her custom designs reflect her contemporary beadwork style, all of her jewelry and accessories are hand-made. You can purchase her jewelry on her website or in-person at the ECH book table and other in-person markets. See her Instagram page for updates. Mireya is currently working with the London Arts Council in the Belong program to provide “inclusive art experiences to children and youth.” The Belong program provides support to the local school board in London, Ontario the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), for many programs city wide. Mireya's involvement mainly supports their Indigenous art course in high schools in and around London. The Belong program offers a mentorship opportunity for local artists to teach less experienced artists how to teach workshops. This opportunity has allowed Mireya to participate as a mentee alongside Cree multi-disciplinary artist Mackenzie Daniels, under the mentorship of Mikaila(Mik) Stevens, a Mikmaq beadworker and multi-disciplinary artist in London. Through this mentorship program, Mireya has learned how to provide authentic Indigenous cultural education in the classroom using a range of mediums including printmaking, drawing, beadwork, painting, and sculpture. Together, Mireya, Mackenzie and Mik utilize Indigenous teachings unique to their nations and communities, focussing on both historic and contemporary art to support the students' learning and experiences in high school. Mireya has shown her art work as a student in exhibitions such as Acrylic Values with her classmates in 2020 and Interpretations of Luminosity, curated with Angela Smith in 2021. Her beadwork has been included in exhibitions such as the Annual Members Show at Forest City Gallery, December 2024, and Art Speaks: Bridging Cultures, August 2025. Mireya was on the Dean’s list for two semesters at Fanshawe College, 2021 and for two semesters at Western University, 2025 where she won a gold medal for academic achievement at Western University, 2025. Her writing was published in the 2025 Embassy Cultural House tabloid in a tribute to the Honourable Murray Sinclair (1951-2024). She coordinated alongside Ron Benner, Jamelie Hassan, and Olivia Mossuto to launch the online exhibition Not/For the Money in July 2025. She is currently working with Ron Benner and Jamelie Hassan to curate the online exhibition climate crisis… no fixed address due to launch in 2026. Her website will be listed below and updated as needed. https://seeds-of-the-moon.bigcartel.com/ |
Flat Stitch Blueberry Pin, Miyuki beads, Silver pin, and SIlver faux leather backing, June 2024
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Green and Pink Cab Earrings with Aventurine Centers, Preciosa bicones, and Moth Jewelry Findings, August 2024
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Geometric Pumpkin Fringe Earrings, Miyuki beads, Czech beads, and Preciosa bicones, September 2024
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Libra Scale Design Fringe Earrings, Miyuki beads, Charlotte cut beads, and Preciosa bicones, October 2024
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